Wood River history calendars now available

WOOD RIVER — The annual Wood River history calendar, this year featuring historic photos of area car dealers and cars, is now available.

The calendar is entitled “Wheeling Around Wood River — Memories of Past Car Dealers and Cars.” The calendar in past years has spotlighted local schools, churches, grocery stores and more, according to Jean Bruce of the Wood River Heritage Council.

The first calendar introduced in 2008 was created in honor of the city of Wood River’s centennial year. It was a sellout, and the Heritage has prepared a calendar each year with a different theme.

Calendars can be purchased for $5 at the following Wood River locations: City Hall, Library, Museum, Farm Fresh, Camp Drug Store, Midwest Members Credit Union, Bank of Edwardsville, Cloverleaf Bank, Medicine Shoppe, Illinois Cleaners and Jack Schmitt Chevy. Proceeds benefit the Wood River Museum. The annual calendar sale is the museum’s only fundraiser throughout the year.